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Benguet capital back to 5-day workweek; energy saving still up

BAGUIO CITY, May 29 -- The capital town of the province of Benguet will return to a five-day workweek effective June 1 to provide better services to the public while still observing energy- and cost-s... Read More


Ilocos Norte gives P6.2-M stipend to 370 agri-fishery students

LAOAG CITY, May 29 -- A total of 370 students taking up agriculture and fishery courses received their stipends amounting to PHP6.2 million ahead of the opening of classes, the Provincial Education Of... Read More


DSWD beefs up relief prepositioning for faster disaster aid in Ilocos

LAOAG CITY, May 29 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 1 (Ilocos Region) continues to enhance its Relief Prepositioning Agreement (RPA) with local government units (LGUs) to spe... Read More


NHA distributes P64M worth of aid to Parola fire victims

MANILA, May 29 -- The National Housing Authority (NHA) has distributed PHP64 million in financial assistance to about 2,134 families affected by the recent fire in Parola, Tondo, Manila, through its E... Read More


38 Filipinos in hantavirus quarantine in good condition; none infected

MANILA, May 29 -- The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday the 38 Filipinos from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius currently undergoing quarantine in the Netherlands are all in good condition, and ... Read More


Domeng's trough to dampen E. Visayas, parts of Bicol

MANILA, May 29 -- The trough of Tropical Storm Domeng will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms across Eastern Visayas, Sorsogon, and Masbate, the weather bureau said Friday afternoon. Flash flood... Read More


Population growth must be matched with quality jobs - CPD

MANILA, May 29 -- Despite continued growth in the Filipino educated workforce, millions remain unemployed or underemployed, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) said on Friday. CPD Exec... Read More


PBBM raises concern over Senate developments, urges professionalism

Manila, May 29 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday expressed concern over recent developments in the Senate, saying debates have increasingly become personal rather than issue-based. Marco... Read More


688 child dev't centers in Antique set for school opening

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, May 29 -- The 688 Child Development Centers (CDCs) in Antique province are all set to welcome pre-Kindergarten children aged below five years old for the school opening. Socia... Read More


Davao TNVS, delivery drivers to receive cash aid starting June 1

DAVAO CITY, May 29 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Davao Region (DSWD-11) will begin the regional payout of Cash Relief Assistance (CRA) for qualified transportation network veh... Read More